Smokey Bear, the iconic mascot for wildfire prevention, is celebrating his 80th birthday. Originally launched with the message "Care will prevent nine out of 10 forest fires," Smokey's motto has since ...

A human-sized robot casually walking down Detroit’s 7 Mile Road left pedestrians speechless this week. The robot, named Zion, is part of a unique promotional campaign for the upcoming RoboWar event, ...

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Extreme heat is not only dangerous to physical health -- it can significantly impact mental health as well. Reporter Mandy Gaither explains the mental risks associated with high heat and how to ...

A homicide investigation is active near the Indio-Coachella border on Manila Avenue, prompted by a suspicious circumstances report near the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission. While details are scarce, ...

Major updates to Palm Springs’ $16 million stormwater diversion tunnel, known as Line 41, are already making an impact. The tunnel, which runs under Highway 111, was instrumental in preventing flood ...

Palm Springs’ $16 million flood diversion project is paying off. Recent upgrades to Line 41 have removed more than 500 structures from FEMA’s high-risk flood zone, potentially lowering insurance costs ...

New information is shedding light on a second man now facing charges related to the Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing. Daniel Park, a 32-year-old from Washington State, appeared in Brooklyn ...

A three-judge panel at the US Court of International Trade has ruled to stop most of Donald Trump’s global tariffs, including his “Liberation Day” tariffs imposed in April. The decision blocks Trump’s ...

Earlier today, the usually tranquil River in Rancho Mirage became the epicenter of spirited political activism. More than 100 people assembled in a peaceful protest, making their voices heard against ...

Pope Francis made a brief but meaningful appearance at Palm Sunday service at the Vatican today. The 88-year-old pontiff was seen in a wheelchair as he greeted the crowd in St. Peter’s Square. Smiling ...

Like yesterday, we are tracking yet another frontal boundary which will bring more rain, mountain snow, cool temperatures and gusty on-shore winds to Southern California. As far as the Coachella ...